Cucumber Caprese Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup aged balsamic vinegar
2 large Roma tomatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
1 large cucumber, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mozzarella cheese
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

Bring balsamic vinegar to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Boil until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
Arrange tomatoes, cucumber, mozzarella slices, and basil leaves in an alternating pattern on a small serving platter until platter is covered. Drizzle olive oil over the salad. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons of the cooled balsamic vinegar on top. Serve immediately.